Which part of this quote from the Declaration of Independence to conservatives not understand?

Question

Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People TO ALTER OR ABOLISH IT, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

Answer 1

I understand it clearly and I want it changed NOW.

I want term limits on those thieving cowards in congress. I want them to acknowledge that the states have petitioned for a constitutional convention and they have failed to follow the law. I want them in jail for buying votes and influence with our money.

I want congress to become what it was intended.

Ben Franklin said of congress, "They are of the People, and return again to mix with the People, having no more durable preeminence than the different Grains of Sand in an Hourglass. Such an Assembly cannot easily become dangerous to Liberty. They are the Servants of the People, sent together to do the People's Business, and promote the public Welfare; their Powers must be sufficient, or their Duties cannot be performed. They have no profitable Appointments, but a mere Payment of daily Wages, such as are scarcely equivalent to their Expences; so that, having no Chance for great Places, and enormous Salaries or Pensions, as in some Countries, there is no triguing or bribing for Elections"

not some whore thing that spewed from the vile mouth of a murderer.

“If a legislator is "safe" from competition, or if he represents groups with the same economic and political beliefs, he does not have to change his ideas or respond to the needs of the broader population. He can rest content with a mediocre, absentee performance knowing he will be returned to office. And as he is returned year after year the seniority system gives him immense control over people from other parts of the country whose views he need not heed at all.” -Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Decisions for a Decade

Answer 2

As a UK Citizen, I would like to ask, what part of this do Tony Blair and his supporters not understand?

The original document was of course, the instrument by which former British Colonies in America rejected colonial rule and laid the foundations of the United States.

Nowadays of course, the 'boot' is on the 'other foot' (or something like that). Not for nothing do people in this country talk about the '51st State of the Union'.

Many people in the UK feel that the 'Special Relationship' is getting too close for comfort.

Except Tony Blair and his supporters, of course.

Answer 3

i think of you do not understand the history such as you think of you do. Mel Gibson's "the Patriot" replaced into not a documentary. merely putting that available. the fact is, the FF are form of like George Zimmerman, they chosen an altercation for self righteous reasons, whilst they might have in any different case finished their goals in a much greater pieceful way. merely as particularly as FDR left the eastern no different process action interior the activities maximum suitable as much as WWII, the FF left the Brits no different decision. surely history.

Answer 4

1. The Declaration of Independence is NOT the governing docement, the Constitution is.

2. I see no one trying to abolish the government nor anyone trying to stop them.

Answer 5

When did we replace the Constitution with the Declaration of Independence? The Declaration of Independence was simply that: A declaration of the colonies' independence from England, no more, no less.

Answer 6

We all understand it. If you feel it needs to be altered or abolished, organize and do something about it. Don't just sit in front of a computer and ask stupid questions. Get off your butt. Start a movement.

Answer 7

Do you know the difference between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.?No part of what you printed do I not understand. Evidently you have problems understanding it.

Answer 8

I can't wait to see what your new Constitution will look like. Don't forget it has to appease the majority. Oh yeah and insure certain inalienable rights. And don't forget it has to be ratified by all 50 states. Looks like you have some homework to do so get off the computer and get to work.

Answer 9

Who says conservatives dont understand it. And whats new about this? The US government has sucked for a long time.
But today you are jumping in here trying to look original by making this point? well thats nice. so where is your layout of how to go about it?

Answer 10

it sounds like you are talking about dems/liberals,unelected judges making laws,local govs.,taking homes,(eminent domain),overturning laws voted on by the people,instituting foreign policy from the bench,taxation with out representation,(tolls).